Horizons August 2013
A publication of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
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Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County makes a strong impression
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newest tool in economic development. According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, nearly 40 percent of all expansion projects that took place in the Northeast region of Georgia in 2012 are attributed to the growth of Forsyth Countyâs manufacturing sector. The rapid growth of this sector prompted the creation of the Manufacturing Society. âThe Manufacturing Society p r o v i d e s o u r c o m m u n i t y âs manufacturers with a forum to learn from one another; and to communicate the value of our industry to our communityâs youth,â stated Bruce Hagenau, Chairman of the Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County and a member of Next Generation Manufacturingâs Advisory Board. The organization has hosted two
very successful events to boost the communityâs manufacturing sector. The Innovation Management Workshop held in March was the societyâs kickoff event. The workshop was designed to help manufacturing companies develop innovation practices. Participants learned how to create, funnel and test ideas that are low cost and low risk in order to grow their businesses. June marked the Manufacturing S o c i e t y âs s e c o n d ev e n t . Representatives from more than 40 o f M e t r o A t l a n t a âs t o p manufacturing companies came out to German manufacturer H a n s g r o h e âs t r a i n i n g a n d
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interactive product center. The gathering was jointly hosted by The Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County and Next Generation Manufacturing. Attendees networked with industry colleagues and enjoyed an exclusive tour of Hansgroheâs manufacturing plant. The Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County will continue to host events that aim to foster the growth of this fast-rising sector in F o r s y t h C o u n t y. F o r m o r e information about the communityâs manufacturing sector contact the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at (770) 8 8 7 - 6 4 6 1 , o r v i s i t w w w. cummingforsythchamber.org.
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